Ernie Zakri Explained

Ernie Zakri
Native Name:Malay: {{Script|Arab|عرني ذکري
Birth Name:Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri
Birth Date:1992 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Education:Bachelor of Music
Master of Music
Alma Mater:Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam
University of Malaya
Years Active:2009–present
Children:1
Mother:Rafiaah Mohamed
Father:Zakri Ahmad
Relatives:Ziana Zain (aunt)
Anuar Zain (uncle)
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Instrument:Vocals
Genre:Pop, Classical & R&B

Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri (born 23 June 1992) is a Malaysian singer, an actress and a vocal teacher. She rose to fame after winning national singing competition, Bintang RTM in 2009.[1] She won the Best Vocals award at the Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL 32) in 2018 alongside her duet partner, Syamel Fodzly.[1] In addition to singing, she spent two years teaching music at the Bentley Music Academy in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.

Early life

Ernie was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to mother Rafiaah Mohamed and Zakri Ahmad, a drummer.[2] Through her mother, she is the niece to singers Ziana Zain and Anuar Zain.[2] [3] She attended SMK (P) Methodist, Kuala Lumpur before earning her degree in Music from Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam.[2] [4] She also holds a Master's degree in Music from University of Malaya.[5]

Vocal Profile

Voice Type: Lyrical Soprano

Full Vocal Range : D3 - C6 - F6 - C#7

Supported Range : G3 - F5 - C#6

Consistent Supported Range : G3 - F5 - C6

Career

At 17, Ernie joined the search for Bintang RTM 2009 and eventually became the youngest winner of the national competition. During the finale, she performed two songs; "Cahaya" and "Kau Yang Teristimewa".[6] In 2011, she released her debut album Sinaran under FMC Music.[7] She released two singles from the album, "Mahu Ingin Bercinta" and "Rindu Bukan Teman". Despite the effort, she failed to gained attention from local music lovers.[7]

In 2017, Ernie alongside her duet partner Syamel Fodzly competed in a reality TV singing competition, Duo Star. The duo bested other contestants with their rendition of Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza's "Balqis" and Dato' Jamal Abdillah's "Kau Lupa Pada Janji".[8] Upon winning the competition, Zakri and Syamel released their first duet single, "Aku Cinta".[9] Their popularity, through Duo Star proved to be the breakthrough for Zakri after being in the industry since 2009.[7] [9] In 2018, "Aku Cinta" advanced into the finals of Anugerah Juara Lagu and the duo were awarded with Best Vocals.[1] Later in 2018, she released her single, "Ku Bersuara".[10]

Following the success of their partnership, the duo released their second duet single, "Takkan Terlerai" in April 2019.[11] She also was chosen to be the voice of Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih in animated film, .[12] Zakri ventured into acting with her debut in television series, Suri Katriana which was aired on Astro Prima.[13] In November 2019, her single "Ku Bersuara" was selected to be the finalists at the 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu.[14] In 2020 her song entitled "Gundah" make the way once again to compete in the final for Anugerah Juara Lagu 35.On 14 March 2021, due to pandemic COVID-19, Anugerah Juara Lagu 35 was held without audiences. She managed to grab The Best Vocal award for AJL 35, making it as her second winning for Best Vocal award after the previous 32nd edition. She was called Queen of Vocal Malaysia.

Personal life

Ernie married fellow singer, Syameel Aqmal Mohd Fodzly on 22 March 2021 at Puncak Alam Mosque, Selangor.[15] The couple was blessed with a daughter named Nur Khawla Soleha who was born on 22 February 2022.[16]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

As lead artist
YearTitleAlbumNotes
2011"Mahu Ingin Bercinta"Sinaran
"Rindu Bukan Teman"
2012"Khalimah Kota Janji"
2015"Takkan Pudar"
"Ini Yang Ku Mahu"
2016"Jangan Marah"
2018"Misteri"
"Ku Bersuara"
2019"Buai Laju-Laju"Original soundtrack
“Anak Kecil Main Api”Teater Pawana IsabellaShow Track
“Phoenix Bangkit Dari Abu”Teater Pawana IsabellaShow Track
2020"Gundah"Co-written by herself and Sharon Paul[17]
"Boneka"
2021"Sinar Mata Hati"Suri Katriana theme song
2022"Korban"Fully written by herself
"Astana"
2023"Suasana Hari Raya"
"Jemput Raya"
"Sirna"Sumpahan Jerunei theme song
"The Best"
2024"HAHAHAHAHari Raya"
As duet
YearTitleDuet withAlbumNotes
2017"Aku Cinta" Syamel FodzlyNon-album singleWinner of Best Vocals at the 32nd Anugerah Juara Lagu
2019"Takkan Terlerai"
"Seru Hari Lebaran" Released in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration[18]
2021"Goodbye Hello"Wedding Song
"Berakhirlah Pencarianku"Hafiz Suip
2022"Hal Hebat"Govinda
2023"Ayuh"Malique, Kmy Kmo, Aman RAPolis Evo 3 theme song
"Sampai Tua"Syamel Fodzly

Filmography

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2019Suri KatrianaSuriAstro PrimaFirst acting venture
2021Kalau Dah BerbiniSitiAstro Warna

Television shows

YearTitleNotesChannel
2009Bintang RTMChampion TV2
2016Duo StarChampion (with Syamel)Astro Ria
2018Big StageVocal trainerAstro Ria
2019Mentor MileniaMentorTV3
J.K.K (Season 5)Mira, special appearance in Episode 7: "Kampung Contoh"TV3
2020Ceria Megastar (Season 2)Judge[19] Astro Ceria
2021Shuk Nak Tanya 2Guest ArtistAwesome TV
Havoc Nak RayaGuest ArtistTV3
2022Sepahtu Reunion LiveEpisode: "Tolong Jagakan Dia"Astro Warna
2023Konsert Minggu IniEpisode: "Syamel dan Ernie"TV2

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
201832nd Anugerah Juara LaguBest Vocals"Aku Cinta" (with Syamel)
31st Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita HarianFavourite Collaboration/ Duo/ GroupHerself (with Syamel)[20]
202034th Anugerah Juara Lagu-"Ku Bersuara"Finalist[21]
Anugerah MeleTOP ERAMeleTOP ERA SingerHerself (for "Ku Bersuara")[22]
33rd Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita HarianPopular Female SingerHerself
202135th Anugerah Juara LaguBest Vocals"Gundah"
34th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita HarianPopular Female SingerHerself
202236th Anugerah Juara Lagu-"Boneka" (replaced by Syamel)
Anugerah MeleTOP ERAMeleTOP ERA SingerHerself (for "Gundah" and "Boneka"
MeleTOP VideoMV "Boneka"
23rd Anugerah Industri MuzikBest Vocal Performance in a Song (Female)"Sinar Mata Hati"
Best Pop Song"Goodbye Hello" (with Syamel)
Best Song (Song of the Year)"Goodbye Hello" (with Syamel)
Best Duo/Collaboration Vocal Performance in a Song"Goodbye Hello" (with Syamel)
"Berakhirlah Pencarianku (with Hafiz Suip)
202337th Anugerah Juara Lagu-"Korban"
35th Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita HarianPopular Female SingerHerself
202438th Anugerah Juara Lagu-"Astana"

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Ernie, Syamel power!. Mohd Tahir. Sudirman. 14 February 2018. Harian Metro. 18 January 2020. ms.
  2. News: Biodata dan latar belakang Ernie Zakri. GP. Mustazah. 6 January 2019. iluminasi.com. 18 January 2020. ms.
  3. News: Ernie Zakri berguru dengan dua anak Pak Zain. Mohamad. Zaidi. 8 February 2017. Berita Harian. 18 January 2020. ms.
  4. News: Saya rasa janggal ajar Siti Nordiana - Ernie Zakri. 7 January 2018. Astro Awani. 18 January 2020. ms.
  5. News: Ernie tak fikir siapa hebat dan dahsyat. Mohamed. Raja Nurfatimah Mawar. 9 February 2020. Berita Harian. 12 February 2020. ms.
  6. News: Pelajar SPM, Ernie menjuarai Bintang RTM 2009. 29 June 2009. mstar.com.my. 18 January 2020. ms.
  7. News:
    1. Showbiz: Ernie returns to singing solo
    . Chua. Dennis. 21 December 2018. New Straits Times. 18 January 2020.
  8. News: Kalahkan Peserta Senior, Syamel & Ernie Dinobat Juara Duo Star. Amri. Mya. 5 February 2017. Gempak. 18 January 2020. ms.
  9. News: Lebih Dikenali Sejak Sertai 'Duo Star'. 7 February 2017. Perak Today. 18 January 2020. ms.
  10. News: Ernie Zakri Lancar Single Terbaru KU BERSUARA. Budiey. 20 December 2018. budiey.com. 18 January 2020. ms.
  11. News: Ernie & Syamel Lancar Single Duet Kedua, Takkan Terlerai. Badrul Hashim. 12 April 2019. Gempak. 18 January 2020. ms.
  12. News:
    1. Showbiz: Voicing out her talent
    . Dennis Chua. 14 June 2019. New Straits Times. 18 January 2020. ms.
  13. News: "Saya sangka job ini kacang saja" - Ernie Zakri rasa tertipu, menyesal terima tawaran berlakon. Azlina Mazli. 9 October 2019. mstar.com.my. 18 January 2020. ms.
  14. News: 12 Lagu Yang Mara Ke Pentas AJL34. 29 November 2019. eh.com.my. 18 January 2020. ms.
  15. Web site: Tahir . Sudirman Mohd . 2021-03-26 . Syamel, Ernie Zakri kini suami isteri . 2023-10-17 . Harian Metro . en.
  16. Web site: Ernie Zakri selamat melahirkan anak pertama . 2023-10-17. Astro Awani. 22 February 2022. Gempak.
  17. News:
    1. Showbiz: Formidable contenders at upcoming AJL34
    . Dennis Chua. 31 January 2020. New Straits Times. 21 March 2020. en.
  18. News: Keluar lagu raya - Syamel & Ernie. Sudirman Mohd Tahir. 27 May 2019. Harian Metro. 19 January 2020. ms.
  19. News: Ceria Megastar Kembali Untuk Musim Kedua. Khai Azfar. 25 February 2020. Murai.my. 26 February 2020. ms.
  20. News: Keputusan pemenang ABPBH 2019 Anugerah Bintang Popular BH 32. 27 December 2019. mysumber.com. 18 January 2020. ms.
  21. News: Kebolehan Hafiz tiada pada penyanyi lain. Serimah Mohd Sallehuddin. 11 February 2020. Berita Harian. 12 February 2020. ms.
  22. News: Senarai Calon Top 5 Anugerah Meletop Era 2020. Mustazah GP. 3 March 2020. iluminasi.com. 4 March 2020. ms.